Sermons on Carrying Burdens:

Back To School-Some Principles For Living Series

Contributed by Jonathan Spurlock on Sep 1, 2023

Paul's letter to the Galatians has a lot of good material. In the last chapter, he gave some very important principles for believers to live by.

(Based on a sermon preached at First Baptist Church, Chamois, MO, on 8-27-2023. This is not an exact transcription.) Introduction: This is the last Sunday in August and I’ll be finishing this “back to school” theme with today’s message. Our text today comes from Paul’s letter to the Galatians, ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 6:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

The Isaac Test Series

Contributed by Tim Gibson on May 18, 2001

Abraham’s offering up of isaac is not only a beautiful foreshadowing of God’s offering up of His only Son, Jesus, but it also shows us and important principle for our own Christian walk. Have you offered up any Isaacs lately ?

(1) INTRODUCTION: What is the ’Isaac Test’(see verse 1) "God will test our faith by asking us to sacrifice those things that are most dear to us that He has blessed us with." (we are tested as Abraham was as we are the ’seed of Abraham’ - Galatians 3:29) He is not asking us something that He ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 22:1-14

Denomination: *other

You Can’t Handle It All

Contributed by Kelly Benton on Sep 15, 2011

Share that many of us are going much faster and doing far more than Christ would have us do. We need to slow down!

The title of today’s message is “You Can’t Handle It All,” but the reality is many of you, you’re trying to do way more than you probably should. Because of that, most of us are often overwhelmed. We’re in a hurry. We’re rushed. We’re late. In fact, how many of you are so often in a rush that ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 11:28-30

Denomination: Other

Time To Bear Your Cross

Contributed by Ricky Johnson on Mar 15, 2003

Are we willing to bear the cross of Jesus even in the face of persecution?

I have thought long and hard about today’s sermon. This particular topic has been mulling around in my mind for several months. In light of certain incidents over the past few weeks, that “still small voice” down inside told me that now is the right time. Several phrases in today’s gospel ...read more

Scripture: Mark 8:31-38

Denomination: United Methodist

Dealing With Stress PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 25, 2023

Trust in God, rely on His strength, and cast your cares upon Him.

Good morning, beloved family in Christ! Today, we're going to dive into the wonderful and comforting message of Psalm 55:22, which encourages us to trust in God, rely on His strength, and cast our cares on Him. As we journey through life, we all experience challenges, trials, and moments of ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 55:22

Topics: Stress, Overcoming

I Did It For You

Contributed by Gerald Roberts on Aug 31, 2012

Jesus did it for you, he walked Calvary’s road to bring a cure.

Comments from those who are diagnosed with MS: Skating in thin Ice "When I coach my son’s hockey team, it’s hard for me to put one skate in front of the others. But, I persevere because MS won’t stop me from being a dad and taking care of my family." - Eric, diagnosed in 2004 - Distrustful ...read more

Scripture: Luke 22:19

Denomination: Methodist

Overcoming Stress Series

Contributed by Tim Smith on Sep 25, 2016

Stress. It can take a toll on us physically. In 1900, the top 10 killers were infectious diseases. By the turn of the 21st century, the top 10 killers were all related to stress. So how do we not live with stress but overcome it?

Overcoming Stress II Corinthians 4:8-9 A woman took her husband to the doctor’s office. After his checkup, the doctor said, "Your husband is suffering from a very serious infection brought on by stress." The husband was hard of hearing said, "What did he say?" His wife answered, "He says ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 4:8-9

Denomination: Methodist

The Yoke Series

Contributed by John Oscar on Feb 11, 2024

Pastor John speaks about the value of being yoked to Jesus

The Yoke Discipleship Series 2023 CCCAG 2-11-24 Scripture- Matthew 11:28-30 This morning we will be continuing the series on discipleship. This is a continuation on where we left off a few weeks ago when we talked about picking up our cross and following Jesus. We will be focused on Jesus ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 11:28-30, Isaiah 30:15

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Set The Captive Free

Contributed by Rickey Broach on Apr 21, 2002

THERE ARE MANY TODAY THAT SATAN HAS IN BONDAGE, BOTH IN THE WORLD AND IN THE CHURCH. ISAIAH 61 REMINDS US THAT WE HAVE BEEN GIVEN THE SPIRIT OF THE HOLY GHOST TO SET THEM FREE

SET THE CAPTIVE FREE PSALMS 79:11 Let the sighing of the prisoner come before thee; according to the greatness of thy power preserve thou those that are appointed to die; HERE WE HEAR THE CRY OF A PERSON IN DISTRESS A PERSON WHO IS BEING HELD CAPTIVE AGAINST HIS WILL AS WE STUDY THE OLD ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 79:11

Denomination: Church Of God

Loving Others Series

Contributed by Jason Jones on Feb 3, 2011

Number 3 in 2011 vision series: New Riverlutions, about a resolution to love the unborn, poor, lost, oppressed, downtrodden, and hurting

Text: Esther 4:1-17, Title: New Riverlutions: Loving Others, Date/Place: NRBC, 1/23/11, AM A. Opening illustration: Radical video B. Background to passage: sorry to those of you who are studying Esther, only covering a brief point, even though it is the main point of the book. Recap of ...read more

Scripture: Esther 4:1-17

Denomination: Baptist

Spiritual Warfare

Contributed by Pastor/Author: Terry Sisney on Sep 3, 2016

This is a subject many Christians would rather avoid (But we are in a Spiritual battle so we might as well admit it and learn how to fight) Our victory exists in only one place and that's the realm of the Spirit.

Exodus 17:8-13 Have you ever felt like life is throwing at you everything but the kitchen sink, and then (pow here comes the kitchen sink)? It feels like your theme song is (when it rains it pours) and nobody knows the trouble I’ve seen? Let me take it a ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 17:8-13

Denomination: Pentecostal

"share The Vision" Series

Contributed by David Henderson on Sep 23, 2024

This is a series I preached through the OT book of Nehemiah. Although the series covers various topics, it is intended to follow the vision God gave to Nehemiah and apply those principles to churches and Christian business leaders as well.

“Share the Vision!” Nehemiah 1 So, every pastor has numerous responsibilities, usually more than one person can tend to. At times, just too many hats you must wear. You have likely felt the same way at times about the responsibilities you carry as well. For me it comes down to figuring out which ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

"rooted To Rise: Flourishing In The Christian Life" Series

Contributed by Dr. John D. Wentworth on Feb 1, 2025

Flourishing as a Christian is not merely about survival but embracing a life that thrives and bears fruit in every aspect.

Title: "Rooted to Rise: Flourishing in the Christian Life" Text: Psalm 92:12-14 "The righteous will flourish like a palm tree, they will grow like a cedar of Lebanon; planted in the house of the Lord, they will flourish in the courts of our God. They will still bear fruit in old age, ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 92:12-14

Denomination: Independent/Bible

What Does Your Church Believe?

Contributed by James Chandler on Jun 29, 2003

The church is not a building, or a service, but a group of believers gathered in Christ’s name.

What is the church? The Perfect Church If you should find the perfect church Without one fault or smear, For goodness sake! Don’t join that church; You’d spoil the atmosphere. If you should find the perfect church Where all anxieties cease Then pass it by, lest joining it You’d mar the ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 6:1-10

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Our Battle Against Becoming Bitter Series

Contributed by Bruce Landry on May 23, 2005

We are admonished against becoming bitter in our walk this side. Let us look into God’s word for greater direction.

Our Battle Against Becoming Bitter Why do we harbor bitterness in our hearts??? The following may give us an insight. One day, two monks were walking through the countryside. They were on their way to another village to help bring in the crops. As they walked, they spied an old woman sitting at ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 29:18

Denomination: Baptist